Senior Design Engineer

Mining Technology Product Development Senior Design Engineer

At Caterpillar, Inc. in Tucson, Arizona, United States, the Surface Mining and Technology Division is currently seeking a Mining Technology Product Development Senior Design Engineer. As a technology product development Senior Design Engineer, you will be accountable for the design of Mining Technology product hardware. Mining Technology Products are critical components of the mining customer's production and are required to meet performance expectations to deliver on the value proposition. The primary focus of this role will be to support the design & development of autonomous haul truck components and kits within the Command for Hauling system. The focus of this role is to provide design execution and design team leadership in the support of autonomous haul truck conversion kit development, Continuous Product Improvement, and maintenance.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible to draw support from internal and external suppliers, forming teams, providing design leadership, and may at times represent the technical workstream within the New Product Introduction team.
• Primary efforts will be focused on ensuring the design meets requirements, guiding the design concept, leading design reviews, reviewing and approving requirements trade-offs, ensuring appropriate design techniques and simulations are applied, and supporting Continuous Product Improvement.
• Design and validation of components and kits for New Product Introduction Programs.
• Primary focus on designing electrical, with hydraulics and light fabrications as secondary.
• Responsible for the maintenance and support of the design.
• Support Continuous Product Process Development Team representing MTES and Command for Hauling.
• Review and approve design deviations.

Skills and qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum OR equivalent working experience.
• Light Fabrications and hydraulics skillset.
• Electrical Skills experience is required.
• Relevant product design experience.
• Must have expertise in Creo parametric.

What you will get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range: $110,520.00 – $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates: October 1, 2025 – October 11, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.